The Boy and the Beast vs The King's Daughter
The Boy and the Beast has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.1/10 for The King's Daughter). The King's Daughter is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 1h 59m. The Boy and the Beast is the older of the two (2015 against 2022). Both are adventure, family, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy and the Beast
The King's Daughter| The Boy and the Beast | The King's Daughter | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2015 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy | Adventure, Family, Fantasy |
| Country | Japan | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Sean McNamara |
| Main cast | Kappei Yamaguchi, Kumiko Aso, Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Lily Franky | Pablo Schreiber, Kaya Scodelario, Benjamin Walker, Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt |
Synopsis
The Boy and the Beast
Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
The King's Daughter
King Louis XIV's quest for immortality leads him to capture and steal a mermaid's life force, a move that is further complicated by his illegitimate daughter's discovery of the creature.
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